Publications by authors named "Akito Takata"
Background And Aims: Following an ankle sprain, clinical examination often reveals ankle dorsiflexion pain, which has been implicated as a risk factor for recurrent ankle sprains; however, the mechanism of ankle dorsiflexion pain has not been explored. Using magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), we evaluated the relationship between the limited dorsiflexion range of motion due to pain and the position of the talus. We investigated whether an anterior talofibular ligament (ATFL) tear affected ankle dorsiflexion.
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- Patients with early-stage spondylolysis can achieve bony union through a combination of rigid corsets and exercise therapy, but traditional methods may affect physical fitness.
- The study involved 31 young patients divided into light intensity and aggressive exercise groups, both wearing corsets for 2-3 months while undergoing different exercise regimens.
- Results showed that both exercise groups improved bony union, with the aggressive group having a lower drop-out rate, indicating it was a safe and motivating treatment option for maintaining adherence in recovery.
Article Synopsis
- Early-stage spondylolysis (ESS) is a common cause of acute low back pain in adolescents, making early diagnosis crucial but challenging without imaging.
- This study tested a self-reported questionnaire against clinical evaluations in 69 adolescents with acute low back pain, focusing on factors like exercise habits and pain characteristics.
- Results showed that higher exercise frequency, longer training durations, and male gender were moderately associated with ESS, indicating these factors could enhance the questionnaire's effectiveness in identifying ESS.
Background: Early-stage spondylolysis (ESS) is one of the common causes of acute low back pain (LBP) in adolescents. Although accurate diagnosis of ESS is important for providing appropriate treatment, differentiating ESS from other low back disorders is difficult by physical signs alone.
Objectives: To elucidate the most common characteristic, namely, motion-provoking LBP, in patients with ESS.
Introduction: This study aimed to elucidate low-back pain (LBP) characteristics, i.e., its qualities, extent, and location, in patients with early-stage spondylolysis (ESS).
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: The single-limb stance with closed eyes has been widely used to evaluate chronic ankle instability as static balance; however, there was lack of consideration of whether difference in age, frequency of previous ankle sprain or physical ability influenced single-limb stance.
Research Question: We hypothesized that the single-limb stance might not reflect subjective ankle instability and function on physical activity in people who perform sports activities.
Methods: In total, 102 high school basketball players were recruited to evaluate their physical performance at the beginning of the season.
Study Design: Retrospective comparative cohort study.
Objective: To elucidate the characteristics of low back pain (LBP) in adolescent patients with early-stage spondylolysis (ESS).
Summary Of Background Data: ESS is a common cause of acute LBP in adolescents.